Switzer v. Gardner

The bill in this case was filed to cancel a lease and establish a different arrangement. Complainants in the summer of 1876 owned mill property in St. Joseph county. Gardner had, as he claimed, an undivided half interest in a mill at Union City, Branch county, the remaining interest belonging to one Dix. This latter property was. very heavily encumbered. A bargain was made in the form of a lease whereby complainants were to lease to Gardner their mill in St. Joseph county, and other lands and premises with it for three years from September 16, 1876, at the rent of what was agreed on as seven…